Page 2 - SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS; SAFETY RULES
2 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manualand on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with theinstructions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.,which could be picked up...
Page 3 - Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; In order to prevent acciden-; WARNING
3 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers SAFETY RULES • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the bladesoff. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al-ways look down and behind...
Page 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; on your purchase of a new tractor. It; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; Read and observe the safety rules.; TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F)SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: W/ FILTER: 4.0 PINTS W/O FILTER: 3.7 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC (GAP: .040") GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 0 – 5.8REVERSE: 0 – 2.1...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Mower (3) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) (2) Front Link Assemblies Gauge Wheels (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Clevis Pins (4) Locknuts 3/8...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR; Lift hood to raised position.; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; Remove mower and packing materials.
6 ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • Lift hood to raised position. • If this battery is put into service after month and yearindicated on label (label located between terminals)charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.(See "BATTERY" in CUSTOMER RESPON...
Page 8 - Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.; CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
8 ASSEMBLY FIG. 5 ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS ANDBRACKETS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 5) The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck inproper position when operating mower. Be sure they areproperly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance.• Attach front gauge wheel brackets marked front left(FL),...
Page 9 - CHECKLIST
9 ASSEMBLY CHASSISBRACKET ANTI-SWAYBAR DOUBLEL O O PRETAINERSPRING GAUGEWHEEL IDLERPULLEY SUSPENSION ARMS F R O N TMOWERBRACKET DEFLECTORSHIELD SINGLE LOOPRETAINERSPRINGS DOUBLE LOOPRETAINER SPRING (Inward pointing deck pins) ELECTRICCLUTCHPULLEY F R O N TSUSPENSIONBRACKETS F R O N TLINK USE PLIERS ...
Page 10 - OPERATION
10 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL...
Page 11 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
11 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Savethis manual for future reference. FIG. 7 THROTTLEC O N T R O L CHOKEC...
Page 12 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
12 OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensingswitch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operatorto leave the seat without first setting the parking brake willshut off the engine.• Depress clutch/brake pedal i...
Page 13 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; NOTE
13 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hillswith slopes greater than 15° and do notdrive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or downhills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever toslow...
Page 14 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; ADD GASOLINE
14 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12) • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from thefactory, already filled with summer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert thedipstick and...
Page 15 - PURGE TRANSMISSION; During this procedure there will be no movement of; MOWING TIPS; The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.; Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing
15 OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengagefreewheel lever while the engine is run-ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom-mended that the transmission be purged before operatingtractor for the first time. This procedure will remove anytrapped air inside ...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; Check engine oil level.; LUBRICATION CHART
16 BE FO RE E AC H US E T RAC T 0 R Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals ...
Page 17 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION; BATTERY
17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FIG. 14 MANDRELASSEMBLY BLADE TRAILING EDGE UP F L A TWASHER L O C KWASHER HEX BOLT(GRADE 8)* *A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD. CENTERHOLE STAR TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nance. BRAKE OPERATI...
Page 18 - CLEAN AIR SCREEN; Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen,; TRANSAXLE COOLING; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours ofoperation and replace if necessary. The belts are notadjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to preventengine damage from...
Page 19 - CLEANING; Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.; MUFFLER; Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.; ENGINE OIL FILTER
19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FIG. 19 FUEL FILTER CLAMP CLAMP CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreignmatter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to c...
Page 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.; TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING; TO INSTALL MOWER
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key. • Make sure t...
Page 21 - TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT LINKS NUT “H” NUT “G” FIG. 23 TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 24) -• Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. • Remove screws from L.H. mandrel cover and removecover. • Roll belt over the top of L.H. mandrel pulley. • Remo...
Page 22 - Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 25) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. • Remove mower drive belt (See “TO REPLACE MOWERDRIVE BELT” in this section of this manual). • Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in thissection of this manual). • Remo...
Page 23 - TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 28) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. Forease of service there is a belt installation guide decal onbottom of left footrest. • Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in thissection of this manual.) BELT REMOVAL -• E...
Page 24 - FRONT WHEEL CAMBER; Block up axle securely.; RED cable last from both batteries.
24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A B FRONT OF TRACTOR FIG. 30 TIE ROD JAM NUTS ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE FIG. 31 FRONT WHEEL CAMBER The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. Ifdamage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber,contact your nearest authorized service center/depa...
Page 25 - TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securelyback into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may c...
Page 26 - Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob.; TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CLAMP SCREW FIG. 38 FIG. 37 SWIVEL CLAMPSCREW STOP ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 37) The throttle control has been preset at the factory andadjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment asdescribed below before loosening cable. If adjustment isnec...
Page 27 - STORAGE; Fully charge the battery for storage.; FUEL SYSTEM; Use fresh fuel next season.; ENGINE OIL; OTHER; Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
27 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of theseason or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store the tractor withgasoline in the tank inside a buildingwhere fumes may reach an open flameor spark. Allow the engine to coolbefore storing in an...
Page 28 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
28 Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. Clean/replace air filter. 6. D...
Page 30 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 31 - REPAIR PARTS; SCHEMATIC
31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2250A BATTERY FUSE RED RED BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BROWN RED ORANGE BROWN M SOLENOID WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF...
Page 32 - ELECTRICAL
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2250A ELECTRICAL 30 33 24 42 43 40 26 28 25 50 29 27 27 41 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 16 81 D.C . A MP ER ES 45 22 21 79 16 46 89
Page 33 - KEY
33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2250A KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532144926 Battery 2 874760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 532124886 Tray, Battery 10 532145211 Bolt, Battery Front 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 11 532150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 12 532145769 Nut, Push Nylon 1.4" Battery ...
Page 34 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2250A 31 68 146 43 34 20 21 84 47 24 39 17 86 4 2 19 20 16 17 56 21 47 17 28 91 1 143 36 36 50 42 17 17 17 21 21 44 106 8 68 17 90 17 6 7 7 7 30 45 70 60 17 63 99 100 17 98 101 102 103 68 35 153 130 5 140 141 14 18 130 130 158 37 17 17 58 138 144 17 130 142 1...
Page 36 - GROUND DRIVE
36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2250A GROUND DRIVE 9 117 50 6 15 48 53 55 52 54 65 66 3 69 7 33 51 34 35 37 38 40 41 42 68 46 36 37 38 64 48 47 39 67 5 56 29 72 72 89 76 73 77 70 71 74 89 76 99 98 94 73 96 101 100 112 89 72 72 22 23 99 91 90 88 87 86 85 84 80 79 81 82 81 83 72 67 92 93 104 ...
Page 38 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2250A STEERING ASSEMBLY 8 6 29 28 23 31 41 22 20 21 1 45 14 25 34 33 32 6 27 42 27 6 19 1514 35 18 16 9 8 7 2 6 6 4 14 15 14 14 15 9 3 8 7 3 6 6 5 13 13 7 8 14 15 14 14 36 38,40 37,39 17 14 26 44 12 10 11
Page 40 - SPARK ARRESTER KIT
40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2250A 1 84 24 12 11 41 42 43 10 9 8 40 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 84 45 47 39 18 15 17 37 28 37 27 26 16 22 25 21 20 74 62 71 70 79 69 83 35 2 81 82 31 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - - Engine Briggs, Model No. 407777(Order parts from engine manuf.) 2 5...
Page 41 - Seat; SEAT ASSEMBLY
41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2250A 1 10 5 18 19 16 15 12 13 17 4 14 2 6 22 21 7 7 3 5 20 8 20 8 1 532140840 Seat 2 532140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 3 532140675 Strap, Fender 4 532127018 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X .62 5 532145006 Clip, Push In Hinged 6 873800600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 7 5321241...
Page 42 - Decal, Saddle Brake Parking; DECALS
42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2250A WHEELS & TIRES 6 12 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 9 8 4 10 6 17 24 3 532176861 Decal, Hood, RH 4 532176862 Decal, Hood, LH 5 532176776 Decal, Side Panel 6 532170563 Decal, Warning 7 532176863 Decal, Engine HP 8 532176864 Decal, Dash 9 532176822 Decal, Fende...
Page 43 - LIFT ASSEMBLY
43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2250A 1 532121006 Rod Asm., Lever 2 532159045 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 3 532159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 4 812000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 5 819292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 6 871110624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 7 532125631 Grip, Handle 8 532124526 Butto...
Page 44 - MOWER DECK
44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2250A 55 46 27 39 45 44 43 45 44 51 45 56 48 48 45 53 52 38 50 48 49 63 47 45 27 28 27 31 30 30 32 33 114 45 27 31 40 32 66 37 33 65 5 6 6 7 54 34 35 36 42 99 113 26 45 15 14 16 13 11 10 9 8 2 19 20 2 19 21 22 18 17 23 1 45 62 104 106 107 105 108 103 67 59 6 ...
Page 46 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2250A 15 MAX. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. CUT O UT O N DO TTED LINES THIS IS A 15 SLO PE SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION Operate your Tractor up and down th...
Page 47 - WARRANTY ST
47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2250A WARRANTY ST A TEMENT 531 83 81-23 11/99 SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase fo...
